55 h. ago Green Party to table Bill to regulate commercial drone deliveries amid rising concerns

Roderic O’Gorman said clarity for commercial drone operators and local authorities was badly needed

Events

5 d. ago City Council seeking public's ideas on local budget spend of €25K

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City Council is looking for people’s ideas on how to spend a €25,000 budget fund. Next year, the local authority will deliver a project or initiative which has been proposed by people in the City Central area. This process is called Participatory Budget – and it’s […] The post City Council seeking public's ideas on local budget spend of €25K appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Economics

5 d. ago There were 4,251 local authority homes sitting empty at the end of last year

A new report also found that it took local authorities an average of eight months to re-let homes after previous tenants left.

Politics

5 d. ago Social housing retrofitting target unlikely to be met, says oversight group for councils

National Oversight and Audit Commission says 4,251 local authority housing units vacant at end of last year

Events

1 week ago Landlord who refused HAP for tenant ordered to pay maximum compensation

WRC told landlord had ‘no idea what HAP was’ and thought local authority would `take over’ his property

Politics

1 week ago Harris to meet Wicklow Council boss as local authority pushes back on land zoning criticism

A number of councils are unhappy with being being accused of showing ‘inertia’ when it comes to housing.

Culture

1 week ago Maria Steen ‘needs just three more nominations’ to enter presidential race

The local authority route is no longer viable after most councils decided not to nominate any candidate, with the majority of councillors from the largest parties choosing to oppose independent hopefuls.

Politics

1 week ago Families at risk of homelessness may have another chance to avail of tenant

Minister for Housing tells local authorities they can proceed with more acquisitions of properties

Events

1 week ago 'It didn't work out, no regrets': Sheridan concedes he can't get support to make ballot

While Mr Sheridan has the support of two local authorities - Kerry and Tipperary - he has now run out of options to secure two more

Politics

2 w. ago Michael Healy Rae nominates Maria Steen for President (but still wants Heather Humpreys to win)

Steen is also continuing her efforts to receive the backing of four local authorities.

Politics

2 w. ago Galway County Council urged to seize two 'golden' housing opportunities in South Connemara

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council is being urged to seize two housing opportunities in South Connemara. Gaeltacht housing campaign group BÁNÚ has sent a letter to the local authority in relation to two schemes up for sale in Ros a Mhíl and Anach Mheáin. The County Council is being […] The post Galway County Council urged to seize two 'golden' housing opportunities in South Connemara appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 w. ago As it happened: Gareth Sheridan secures nomination of a second local authority in presidential race

As it happened: Gareth Sheridan secures nomination of a second local authority in presidential race  The Irish Times

Politics

2 w. ago Gareth Sheridan receives Tipperary council backing after Kerry nomination

Gareth Sheridan has secured the nomination of a second local authority in his bid to get on the ballot for the presidential election

Politics

2 w. ago Live: Gareth Sheridan secures nomination of a second local authority in presidential race

Follow our live updates throughout the day with the latest from the presidential race and the political agenda

Politics

2 w. ago Number of housing units granted planning permission down 12.5% in second quarter

Across the four local authorities of Dublin, there was an annual decline of 35.5% in the total number of dwelling units approved

Events

2 w. ago Taoiseach hits out at Dublin City Council for saying it doesn't need to rezone land for housing

The Taoiseach says government has existing powers to sideline council bosses and rezone land if local authorities refuse to.

Events

2 w. ago Six local authorities decline to nominate a presidential election candidate

The presidential election will be held on Friday, October 24th.

Politics

2 w. ago Council told Department of Transport about ‘frustrations’ at planning tensions with DAA

State-owned airport company has asked local authority to raise 32m passenger cap at Dublin

Events

2 w. ago LIVE: Áras hopefuls leave Galway council in the lurch amid flurry of meetings

Galway, Kildare and Dublin City councils are among the local authorities set to hear from presidential hopefuls.

Politics

2 w. ago LIVE: Gareth Sheridan wins Kerry council nomination for Áras bid, but loses out in Laois

Galway, Kildare and Dublin City councils are among the local authorities set to hear from presidential hopefuls.

Politics